Health & Personal Services
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.
Gerontology / Elder Care Aide
3–6 mo full-time · 900 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-27): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Safety, math, communication, and career readinessprinciples of aging and dementia careactivities of daily living and mobility assistancemedication reminders and safe handlingfall prevention strategieselder nutrition and hydrationhospice and palliative care basicshome-based and facility-based care settingsfamily and interdisciplinary communicationsupervised clinical rotationscapstone projectclinical practicumcertification and licensure exam preparation
Course & assessment plan
13 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $9,650 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| AHA CPR/First Aid | Industry certification | American Heart Association |
| NCCDP Certified Dementia Practitioner | Industry certification | National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners |
| State CNA Registry | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
| State Home Health Aide (HHA) | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Care Continuum: Day Care / Child Care Provider → Nursing Assistant (CNA) → Gerontology / Elder Care Aide → Practical Nursing (LPN) → Psychiatric Technician
End-of-Life Care: Gerontology / Elder Care Aide → Funeral Service / Mortuary Science
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